The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems has officially opened applications for its flagship innovation challenge, the Lagos Agrithon 2026. Designed to empower ambitious founders, agritech startups, and agribusiness entrepreneurs, the initiative aims to accelerate solutions that strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector and bolster food security.
Why the Lagos Agrithon Matters
Agriculture is a vital pillar of Nigeria’s economy, yet the industry faces persistent hurdles, including climate risks, low productivity, severe post-harvest losses, and inadequate market access.
The Lagos Agrithon 2026 serves as a strategic platform to identify high-impact, technology-driven innovations capable of solving these systemic issues. By supporting sustainable businesses, the program aims to improve livelihoods, boost local food production, and build a more resilient agricultural value chain.
Eligibility Criteria
The innovation challenge is looking for scalable, impactful solutions across the entire agricultural lifecycle. Applications are open to:
- Agritech startups and innovation-driven enterprises.
- Agribusiness entrepreneurs operating within Nigeria's food systems.
- Founders addressing bottlenecks in food production, processing, storage, logistics, distribution, and climate-smart agriculture.
Program Benefits
Selected participants will gain access to tools and resources to scale their businesses, including:
- A share of the ₦200 million grant pool for funding support.
- Enhanced visibility and industry recognition within the West African agribusiness ecosystem.
- Direct networking opportunities with key investors, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.
- A platform to pitch and showcase innovative products, technologies, and services.
Key Dates and How to Apply
- Application Deadline: July 19, 2026
Interested innovators and agribusiness owners are encouraged to submit their details before the deadline by visiting the official portal:
https://lagosagrinnovation.com/agrithon?
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